Naphthalene
River Bend Water System
Naphthalene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, or PAH, released from combustion of fossil fuels and waste incinerators, and also used as a moth repellent. PAHs increase the risk of cancer; damage the immune, nervous and reproductive systems; and can harm developing fetuses.
13
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
0
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-30 | AC68598 | ND |
| 2014-12-10 | AC74658 | ND |
| 2014-12-10 | AC74664 | ND |
| 2015-03-10 | AC83497 | ND |
| 2016-03-31 | AD31443 | ND |
| 2016-03-31 | AD31439 | ND |
| 2017-03-28 | AD77182 | ND |
| 2017-03-28 | AD77196 | ND |
| 2017-03-28 | AD77276 | ND |
| 2018-05-01 | AE24591 | ND |
| 2018-05-01 | AE24589 | ND |
| 2019-06-25 | AE71971 | ND |
| 2019-06-25 | AE71979 | ND |